ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

flexible 2-in-1 design

touchscreen display

lightweight portability

affordable pricing

solid build quality

average battery life

modest performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
74 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.07 cm x 21.7 cm x 1.69 cm 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 966.5 g
Case Material Plastic Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour Quiet blue Black paint
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 13" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Glossy, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
CPU Intel Celeron N4500 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 12-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 5200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Speaker, array microphone Four speakers, four microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 39 Wh 49.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 65 Watt
INPUT ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Slots 1 x M.2 2280 (1 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Education Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Go 14 Flip (TP1400KA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, Firmware Resiliency 2.0, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
Repairability Index 6.8 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Model Number EC158XA -
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